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MA Early College Community of Practice

Massachusetts Early College Community of Practice Resource Site

Massachusetts Early College provides a structured program of study and supports that increases college success and career readiness while prioritizing students historically underserved in higher education.

Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools and Department of Higher Education, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for Massachusetts Early College designees, those pursuing designation, and prospective partnerships. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the phased designation process, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.

Upcoming Events

11 Jul

Annual Reports Now Available - Due September 30

07/11/2026 - 09/30/2026    
5:00 pm
The Early College Annual Report is available on Alchemer and will be due on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5PM. The Annual Report is intended for programs designated in fall 2025 or earlier. The Alchemer link along with [...]
01 Sep

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

09/01/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
15 Sep

PL Session 2: Scaffolded Pathways for Success (Required)

09/15/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
15 Sep

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

09/15/2026    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
29 Sep

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

09/29/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
29 Sep

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

09/29/2026    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
13 Oct

PL Session 3: Supporting Every Student​ (required)

10/13/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
13 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/13/2026    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
27 Oct

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

10/27/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
27 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/27/2026    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
10 Nov

PL Session 4: Evaluation & Systems for Results​ (required)

11/10/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
10 Nov

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

11/10/2026    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]

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